Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps the Government is taking to promote trade between the UK and (a) Jamaica, (b) St Lucia and (c) Montserrat and Anguilla.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) offer a range of export services to UK firms. These include actively seeking out opportunities for UK firms in each market; conducting market research and leading market visits. In February 2016, there was a security & defence market visit to Jamaica. The Department are planning further events such as a UK food and beverage regional event in collaboration with the GREAT campaign for later this year. In St Lucia, DIT has worked to promote the interests of UK companies, particularly in the infrastructure sectors.

For Montserrat and Anguilla, we have reiterated our commitment to ensuring that the Territories reach their full potential as open, dynamic and sustainable economies, delivering growth, prosperity and employment for their citizens.